The first ship that departed from a southern port in preparation for the resumption of grain exports to Ukraine underwent cargo inspections off the coast of Turkey on the 3rd, and is on its way to its final destination, Lebanon in the Middle East. .
In Ukraine, 16 more ships are waiting for departure, but in the south, the battle between Russia and Ukraine is expected to intensify, and the focus is on whether exports can be continued safely.
The first ship carrying corn left Ukraine on the 1st and stopped in Istanbul, Turkey on the night of the 2nd, over the problem of agricultural exports from the southern Ukrainian port facing the Black Sea due to the blockade by the Russian military. arrived off the coast of
And on the 3rd, offshore Russia and Ukraine, as well as intermediary Turkey and the United Nations jointly inspected the cargo, etc., and after this, the ship is heading to its final destination, Lebanon.
Regarding the export of agricultural products, Ukraine has said that 16 more ships are waiting for departure, and President Zelensky said on the 2nd, "Our goal is to be able to export grains stably. "It's what people want for our produce that boats are coming into port, loading up and leaving," he said.
On the other hand, regarding the situation in Ukraine, the British Ministry of Defense said on the 3rd, "Ukrainian forces attacked a train carrying Russian military ammunition in the southern province of Kherson, making it very unlikely that the railway connecting Crimea and Kherson will continue to operate. It is reported that the Ukrainian army, which aims to recapture the controlled areas in the south, is attacking important transportation and logistics routes such as railways and bridges controlled by Russia.
It has been pointed out that the Russian military is moving troops from eastern Ukraine to southern Ukraine in response to this, and the offensive and defense are expected to intensify, and the focus is on whether agricultural products can be safely exported from ports in southern Ukraine. increase.
How is the cargo inspection?
About 20 people from the Joint Coordination Center set up by Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations traveled from the port to a cargo ship anchored offshore in a small boat to inspect the cargo. rice field.
Then, using ladders, they would board cargo ships to check for unregistered crew members and hidden cargo other than corn.
Cries of peace and welcome in Lebanon
The first grain-laden vessel from southern Ukraine is expected to reach its final destination in the Middle East, Lebanon, as early as this week.
Lebanon, which is facing severe food shortages, is cheering.
Lebanon in the Middle East depends on Ukraine for approximately 70% of its wheat imports, and is facing a supply shortage of wheat and other grains due to the impact of Russia's military invasion.
The first ship loaded with grain from southern Ukraine will undergo cargo inspections off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey on the 3rd, and is expected to arrive in Lebanon this week.
Georges Barbari, head of grain imports, including wheat, at Lebanon's Ministry of Economy and Trade, said, "The news of the resumption of grain exports from Ukraine relieved our fears and gave us hope. I hope that it will lead to food stability around the world, including Lebanon, which is currently facing food shortages."
In addition, Director Barbari said, "In response to the resumption of exports, we have started the procedure for purchasing more than 10,000 tons of wheat from Ukraine. The wheat is expected to arrive in about 10 days at the earliest." I showed the idea that I want to hurry up.